Eco-Grief: Finding Hope Across Generations

Thursday, March 27, 6:30-8:00 pm
Virtual via Zoom

A transformative webinar exploring a spiritual approach to dealing with eco-grief and intergenerational action for our common home.

Join us for an inspiring and insightful webinar addressing eco-grief and climate anxiety. Featuring an expert in the field, this event will explore the emotional and spiritual impacts of the climate crisis and offer pathways to hope and resilience. A panel of young people, including climate activists, will share their experiences, challenges, and the ways they sustain hope while advocating for change. Together, we’ll reflect on how to transform despair into meaningful action and hope for the future.

Victoria Loorz, an eco-theologian and author of Church of the Wild: How Nature Invites Us into the Sacred, inspired communities to reconnect with the sacred through nature. As founder of the Wild Church Network, she reimagines spirituality in harmony with creation. Drawing on her experience as a pastor and environmental advocate, Victoria addresses eco-grief with faith, offering hope and healing amid environmental challenges.

Gabriela Martinez is a rising voice in the intersection of faith and environmental justice. Former Director of Campaigns with the Franciscan Action Network, Gabriela works to amplify the voices of young people in advocating for ecological sustainability and social justice. With a deep commitment to the Franciscan values of care for creation and solidarity with the marginalized, Gabriela brings a fresh and compelling perspective to the conversation on eco-grief and intergenerational action.

Kayla Jacobs is a passionate leader in the Catholic climate movement. As the Program Manager at Catholic Climate Covenant, she supports Catholic institutions in integrating environmental care into their missions. Kayla brings expertise in advocacy, youth engagement, and faith-based solutions to the ecological challenges we face. A dynamic speaker and advocate for Pope Francis’ encyclical, Laudato Si’, she inspires individuals and communities to act boldly for climate justice.

**Note: Registration for this virtual program will NOT be through Shalom Retreat Center, but will be through Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat. Shalom's website will link you to the registration page on their website. Please call Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat for phone registrations. Contact and registration information is below.

This is a program of the Tri-State Network, a coalition of congregations of women religious in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin who focus on peace, justice, and spirituality.

There is no cost, but a suggested donation of $15. Your contribution helps us cover speaker fees and platform costs while furthering our mission to inspire faith-filled action for eco-justice. For more information or to register for this virtual program, contact Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat at www.chmiowa.org or 563.323.9466.